Here is a look at the different relocation services that you might need…
Packing & Shipping Furniture
• Organization of the entire removal and shipping process;
• Tracking the packing and movement of the furniture right up to when it arrives and is unpacked at its destination;
• Oversee the unpacking if required.
Furniture Rental
• Liaison with the furniture rental supplier and you to get a good package;
• Transfer of rental furniture back to the supplier when necessary.
Cultural Orientation
• Conduct of a program on social culture to individuals, families or groups;
• Facilitating a positive move and in-depth take on life in a new country;
• Detailed look at transportation, education, communication, socio-cultural set up, politics, safety issues, business and social etiquette.
Selecting a School:
• Make appointments at International schools;
• Make appointments for school visits and interviews;
• Accompany school visits if required.
Familiarization Program:
• A pre-arrival telephone interview with you;
• An information pack of books, maps, and guide books;
• A guided tour of neighborhoods that make sense for your particular requirements;
• Information about housing types, costs, neighborhoods and related matters.
Help With Service Apartments:
• Assessing short term rental needs and locating apartments that are in line with them;
• Making appointments to view the apartments if required or selecting an apartment on your behalf;
• Reviewing and signing the contract on your behalf;
• Overseeing the transfer of rental funds;
• Arranging key hand-over and providing an initial food pack if required.
Search for Rental Home
• Accompanied viewing of selected rental properties which are within your budget.
Post selection:
• Negotiating the rent;
• Overseeing the tenancy agreement;
• Preparation of the contract possibly by an in house solicitor;
• Overseeing the transfer of initial deposit and rental funds;
• Arranging key handover;
• Sorting out any out any questions
Renewal of Tenancy Agreement:
• Negotiating the rent;
• Overseeing the tenancy agreement;
• Sorting out any out any questions
Termination of Tenancy Agreement:
• Notify the agent/landlord and give the appropriate notice in writing;
• Work in line with the termination procedure;
• Arranging for professional cleaning of the property and the final inventory check-out after the occupants have left, closing of all utility accounts and final bills;
• Negotiations with agent or landlord regarding any damage to the property and arranging for the return of the deposit to the client.
Home Purchase:
• Accompanied viewing of selected properties for purchase;
• Negotiating the best purchase price;
• Mortgage facilities if required;
• Providing a solicitor to arrange conveyance;
• Arranging for surveyor’s report;
• Monitoring the complete transaction;
• Setting up utilities;
• Handing over of keys.
Settling in Programs:
• Accompany you to local facilities including libraries, supermarkets, health clubs or crèches;
• Assist with registration at the local General Practitioner;
• Oversee installation of telephone, transfer of utilities and telephone;
• Arrange driving lessons;
• Any other assistance that you may require.
Some other things that can be arranged:
• Transportation from airport to new home on arrival;
• Delivery of provisions;
• Collection of keys from agent and meeting at the property on the move in day;
• Introduction to Car Purchase/Leasing specialist to facilitate the acquisition of a vehicle.
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